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What are the effective ways to treat interstitial cystitis?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am asking this inquiry on behalf of my niece. She suffers from a bladder condition called interstitial cystitis. She suffers from retention, urgency, and frequency even after taking numerous tests and medicines. It has affected her life severely. She has this problem for two years and it got worsened in the past few months. Please help me.

Answered by Dr. Alexander Davis

Education:

MD (USA)

Professional Bio:

Dr. Alexander Davis, MD, is a General Practitioner, Internist, and Family Physician with extensive experience across different countries. He is dedicated to providing patient-centered care and focuses on promoting long-term health and wellness.His areas of expertise include chronic disease management, preventive healthcare, and evidence-based treatment for both acute and long-term medical conditions.

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Hi,

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I understand your concern. You did not mention whether she has done a cystoscopy. For getting the definitive diagnosis of interstitial cystitis, a cystoscopy is mandatory. You can treat this condition by taking Amitriptyline. I cannot predict whether it will work for your niece as this disease largely depends on the trial and error-based treatment. She should drink at least 0.5 gallons of water every day. Discuss this with your family doctor or gynecologist or urologist for treating this condition with Amitriptyline.

The Probable causes

Your niece has interstitial cystitis.

Investigations to be done

Consult a physician and do a cystoscopy if it is not done in the last 12 months.

Differential diagnosis

Your niece can have a bacterial bladder infection.

Probable diagnosis

Your niece has interstitial cystitis.

Treatment plan

Your niece can take Amitriptyline to treat it and discuss this with your doctor.

Preventive measures

Your niece should drink 0.5 gallons of water every day.

Regarding follow up

Have a follow-up at any time.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At October 1, 2020
Reviewed At August 10, 2024

Education:

MD (USA)

Professional Bio:

Dr. Alexander Davis, MD, is a General Practitioner, Internist, and Family Physician with extensive experience across different countries. He is dedicated to providing patient-centered care and focuses on promoting long-term health and wellness.His areas of expertise include chronic disease management, preventive healthcare, and evidence-based treatment for both acute and long-term medical conditions.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

MD (USA)

Professional Bio:

Dr. Alexander Davis, MD, is a General Practitioner, Internist, and Family Physician with extensive experience across different countries. He is dedicated to providing patient-centered care and focuses on promoting long-term health and wellness.His areas of expertise include chronic disease management, preventive healthcare, and evidence-based treatment for both acute and long-term medical conditions.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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